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Running Head: THE GREAT HACK 1

The Great Hack

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THE GREAT HACK 2

Introduction

The digital age has opened up numerous opportunities that have made communication

and interactions easier. People can socially interact with others across the world instantly without

distance acting as a barrier thanks to technology and the internet. However, the digital age has

also brought some challenges. In 2013, Facebook, one of the most popular social media

platforms in the world, collaborated with Cambridge Analytica to collect user data without

consent for political reasons. While both companies later got to answer for this act, this shows

the extent to which people’s data is used against their wish. The Great Hack is a documentary

about the scandal. It provides great insight into hacking, data safety, and cybersecurity and the

extent to which technology has robbed people of their privacy.

Computers and smartphones as weapons

The benefits of technology in the modern-day are tremendous. However, like all other

things, it has its negative impacts. While computers and smartphones sought to promote

connectivity and interactions, some have turned them to weapons and data mining tools that they

use to gain information and access to people’s private lives without their consent and use the data

for their benefits. To analyze the use of computers and smartphones as weapons as portrayed in

the film, it is essential to understand the meaning of the term weapon. People often associate the

term with things such as guns that can inflict bodily harm and physical damage. This is only one

definition of the term.

The term weapon also refers to any means that one may use in a battle, a contest, or a

conflict, to gain an advantage over the opponent. Computers and smartphones are used as

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Running Head: THE GREAT HACK 1 The Great Hack Student name: Institutional affiliation: Date: THE GREAT HACK 2 Introduction The digital age has opened up numerous opportunities that have made communication and interactions easier. People can socially interact with others across the world instantly without distance acting as a barrier thanks to technology and the internet. However, the digital age has also brought some challenges. In 2013, Facebook, one of the most popular social media platforms in the world, collaborated with Cambridge Analytica to collect user data without consent for political reasons. While both companies later got to answer for this act, this shows the extent to which people’s data is used against their wish. The Great Hack is a documentary about the scandal. It provides great insight into hacking, data safety, and cybersecurity and the extent to which technology has robbed people of their privacy. Computers and smartphones as weapons The benefits of technology in the modern-day are tremendous. However, like all other things, it has its negative impacts. While computers and smartphones sought to promote connectivity and interactions, some have turned them to weapons and data mining tools that they use to gain information and access to people’s private lives without their consent and use the data for their benefits. To analyze the use of computers and smartphones as weapons as portrayed in the film, it is essential to understand the meaning of the ...
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